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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Democratic Advantage in Party Affiliation Shrinks

Gallup: Gap now 5 points, down from 17 in January
PRINCETON, NJ -- In August, an average of 45% of Americans identified as Democrats or leaned to the Democratic Party, while 40% identified as Republicans or leaned to the Republican Party. This 5-point advantage represents a decided narrowing of the gap between the parties from the 17-point Democratic advantage in January.